Chapter 44: King, Brother, and Father
Memories come back to the palace.
Ai Fengdou and Mu Shuangyan were communicating with each other in the pavilion. Strictly speaking, Ai Fengdou was trying to find topics with a smile, and Mu Shuangyan responded with sarcasm.
Seeing that the time was almost up, a guard hurried over and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, everything is ready!"
Hearing this, Ai Fengdou stood up, and Mu Shuangyan followed closely behind him.
Led by the guards, they boarded a low-key and luxurious carriage and headed towards the imperial palace of Jiucai Kingdom.
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Imperial Palace.
Ai Wanle closed his eyes and lay flat on the dragon bed.
If you look closely, you will find that his lips are pale, his forehead is covered with cold sweat, and his brows are furrowed.
Around him, a group of eunuchs, palace maids and all the imperial doctors knelt on the ground trembling with fear, surrounded by fear.
"A bunch of trash!"
Ai Xiangshou was the only one standing upright. His eyes were filled with anxiety and pain. He shouted loudly:
"It's fine if you can't cure the disease! But if you can't even relieve the pain, what's the point of me feeding you with good food and drink?!"
No one dared to respond to him.
As we all know, when the emperor is angry, millions of people will die.
They were afraid that they would say something wrong and their heads would fall to the ground in an instant.
It was in this low-pressure atmosphere that Mu Shuangyan followed Ai Fengdou into the hall.
She immediately noticed Ai Wanle lying on the hospital bed, the "person" mentioned by Ai Fengdou.
As soon as she arrived, Ai Xiangshou noticed her.
It should be said that as long as she didn't deliberately disguise herself, it would be difficult for anyone to ignore her appearance. When Ai Xiangshou saw her, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but his attention was soon diverted by Ai Wanle's illness.
In this world, nothing can compare to the position that Ai Wanle holds in his heart, not even himself!
Ai Xiangshou: "Is this the person you mentioned who might be able to save our father?"
After the martial arts competition ended, Ai Wanle's illness could no longer be suppressed and broke out instantly.
Everyone in the Imperial Hospital tried their best, but they could only barely keep him alive. Unfortunately, this was just a drop in the bucket. If there was no way to make him recover within fifteen days, Ai Wanle would die and leave this world forever!
Ai Fengdou first brought Mu Shuangyan to pay their respects to Ai Xiangshou. Ai Xiangshou raised his hand irritably and asked them to excuse themselves. Then Ai Fengdou stood up and nodded in response to Ai Xiangshou's question.
Then he glanced around, and Ai Fengdou understood immediately, and immediately ordered all those kneeling on the ground to leave.
As soon as he opened his mouth, the others were suddenly pardoned, and only four people were left in the hall.
After everyone left, Ai Xiangshou frowned: "What does this mean, uncle?"
Mu Shuangyan glanced at him casually and answered for Ai Feng: "I don't like too many people watching when I'm treating."
There was no one else present. Mu Shuangyan didn't give Ai Xiangshou and Ai Fengdou any face. She sat down next to Ai Wanle and bent down to take his pulse.
Ai Xiangshou was displeased with her disrespectful behavior, but considering that he might have the ability to save Ai Wanle, he temporarily suppressed his displeasure.
Mu Shuangyan certainly knew how arrogant her behavior was, but she didn't care. Even if Ai Xiangshou wanted to punish her, it would only take her life.
But she was about to die, so what difference did it make whether she died a day earlier or later? She was already dead, and her willingness to pay respects to Ai Xiangshou in public was already a courtesy to the king.
"Can it be cured?"
Seeing Mu Shuangyan silent, Ai Fengdou walked forward, showing concern, and couldn't help asking.
Mu Shuangyan did not answer her directly. She ignored Ai Fengdou, looked up at Ai Xiangshou, and asked a very abrupt question:
"What kind of man do you think he is?"
This "he" naturally refers to Ai Wanle who is now lying on the hospital bed.
Ai Xiangshou didn't understand why Mu Shuangyan asked this question under such circumstances, but now Mu Shuangyan was the only hope to save Ai Wanle, and he didn't want to offend Mu Shuangyan because of his momentary anger.
It was obvious that casual questions could not get through to her mind, and overflowing praise would probably only annoy her.
Ai Xiangshou began to think seriously about his thoughts on Ai Wanle. He recalled every detail of his interactions with Ai Wanle bit by bit, and his eyes gradually became warmer.
After a long while, he slowly spoke, simply and shockingly describing his understanding of Ai Wanle: "As a king, he cares about the country and the people, and protects the country..."
At that time, the Jiucai Kingdom was attacked by the enemy and was almost destroyed. It was only because Ai Wanle forced himself to learn the amazing martial arts that there was a glimmer of hope.
However, it was precisely because of his forced learning that he became what he is today...
"As a father, he is responsible and has a broad mind..."
Ever since he could remember, Ai Wanle had never missed his teaching journey. The years of companionship were long enough. Although he was often strict, he could still feel the warmth of fatherly love.
Compared to those emperors in the past who often ignored the existence of their princes, he was a truly competent father.
"As a brother, he is gentle and kind, and he will always stand by you..."
Ai Fengdou suddenly interrupted and described his opinion of Ai Wanle.
He and Ai Wanle are brothers, but unfortunately their mother died early. She was at odds with the queen during her lifetime, and the palace was a place where the powerful were flattered and the weak were trampled upon, so their lives were not easy.
When Ai Wanle took the initiative to propose traveling to various countries to study, it was not out of his own will at first. It was because Ai Fengdou wanted to live a comfortable life and did not know how to restrain his edge. He became more and more outstanding and became a thorn in the eyes of the Queen. She secretly made moves to keep Ai Fengdou away from court politics.
At this time, Ai Wanle appeared and left the palace in place of Ai Fengdou. Otherwise, how could a prince travel around the world alone?
Ai Fengdou and Ai Xiangshou's eyes lit up as they concluded in unison:
"He's a wonderful, wonderful man."
Mu Shuangyan remained silent. She looked down at the unconscious Ai Wanle with a very complicated look in her eyes.
"If you hadn't intercepted the evidence and successfully reported it to him, would he have handled it?"
After hearing this, Ai Xiangshou was puzzled, but Ai Fengdou knew very well what she was asking.
"If this prince hadn't intercepted it, he would have definitely dealt with it."
It is precisely because he knows what kind of person he is that he chooses to intercept him.
"I understand." Mu Shuangyan responded calmly and continued, "Give me two days, and I can cure the root of his illness."
This great news made the two men's brows relax instantly. Ai Xiangshou said happily, "If you can successfully cure the root cause of my father's illness, I can grant you any wish! Just ask!"
This reward was extremely generous. If it were an ordinary citizen, I'm afraid the corners of their mouths would be cracked with joy. Unfortunately, Mu Shuangyan was not touched by Ai Xiangshou's words at all, and responded lightly:
"No need. Once I cure him, what I want will naturally come true!"
That is Ai Fengdou’s fate!
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Two days later, at the Imperial Palace of Jiucai Kingdom.
The Imperial Hospital Director trembled as he felt Ai Wanle's pulse. After a moment, his eyes lit up and his tone was filled with unconcealed joy:
"Your Majesty! The Emperor has fully recovered!"
Hearing this, Ai Xiangshoulong was overjoyed and laughed out loud. He wanted to reward Mu Shuangyan handsomely, but he could not see Mu Shuangyan, and even Ai Fengdou was gone.
When the imperial physician came in again, Mu Shuangyan took advantage of no one's attention to give Ai Fengdou a look, and they both left quietly.
Under the leadership of Ai Fengdou, the two quickly left the palace and stood outside the palace gate. A breeze blew and ruffled their hair.
"Ai Fengdou, remember your promise."
Mu Shuangyan stared at Ai Fengdou quietly, her eyes neither happy nor angry, as if there was nothing in the world that could cause her emotions to fluctuate.
After saying this, she turned and left without hesitation without waiting for Ai Fengdou's response.
She didn't care whether Ai Fengdou would keep his promise.
They had already met, and she had already put the Lian Zi Gu on Ai Fengdou long ago. Even if Ai Fengdou changed her mind at the last minute, the Lian Zi Gu would definitely be activated the moment she passed away.
She gave birth, Ai Feng gave birth.
She died, and Ai Feng died too.
The messy hair brushed past my ears. It was the hour of Si, and the sun was shining slightly. Although the light was bright, it was not scorching, but just the right temperature.
Mu Shuangyan raised her head slightly, her face facing the light, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, her expression gentle, full of relief.
When Ai Fengdou leaves, the last person she wants to kill in this world will disappear completely.
All her resentment and hatred towards this world will finally come to a relatively satisfactory end.
"Shuang Yan!"
The crisp cry of a girl brought back her empty consciousness. She looked in the direction of the sound and saw a girl in red shaking her arms wildly in her direction, calling her eagerly while shaking.
The girl's injuries didn't seem to have healed yet. This forceful movement seemed to have pulled the wound again. She couldn't help but hiss, made a bitter face, and retracted her arm.
But as if she was afraid that the other person couldn't see, she once again raised her hands high and tremblingly, shaking them slowly and slightly, trying to avoid pain. Her face was colorful and very interesting.
Mu Shuangyan was amused by her appearance.
She looked around and found that everyone's eyes were staring at her. She suddenly realized that she had forgotten her disguise and she still maintained her original appearance.
Seeing more and more people gathering around her, and vaguely seeing someone preparing to reach out to her, she began to sweat a few times on her forehead. The situation was really not good!
"Shuang Yan!"
In the crowd, Tang Qiuyue, with her back to the light, took the initiative to run towards her and stood in front of her.
"Shuangyan, where have you been these past two days? I haven't seen you for a long time! I was so worried about you!"
Because she was so worried, she ignored Xu Ren'er and the others' dissuasion and insisted on coming out to look for someone despite her injuries.
During the search, she happened to find a place where a crowd of people gathered. Her heart moved, and her intuition told her that the person she was looking for was there.
Without hesitation, she broke away from the protection of Xu Ren'er and the others and immediately squeezed in to check. Sure enough, she saw Mu Shuangyan in the middle of the crowd.
"None of this matters."
Mu Shuangyan unexpectedly took her hand, her eyes tender and her voice very soft, as if the person in front of her was a treasure in the world:
"Get me out of here."
After saying this, Tang Qiuyue realized that there were too many people watching. No wonder Mu Shuangyan wanted her to take her away.
only……
Tang Qiuyue scratched her head, a little confused on her face. Why did she feel that Mu Shuangyan's words had other deeper meanings?
If you can't figure it out, just let it go. Tang Qiuyue is not a person who likes to dig into things. Anyway, it's good enough to find the real person.
She smiled brightly and grabbed Mu Shuangyan's waist with her backhand. Mu Shuangyan cooperated and hugged her tightly with both hands.
"Hold on tight!" Tang Qiuyue said with a smile.
By activating his Dantian and performing light skills, Tang Qiuyue carried Mu Shuangyan and flew away from the crowd in full view of everyone.
"A fairy! She must be a fairy!"
Suddenly, someone in the crowd couldn't control himself anymore, pointed at Mu Shuangyan, and shouted "Fairy" desperately!
The others woke up as if from a dream and began to shout in imitation.
"Who is the woman in red who took the fairy away?"
Someone raised a question.
"It's her guardian! The fairy is so beautiful, there must be someone who wants to harm her. There must be a guardian by her side! That girl in red is the fairy's guardian!"
Another person answered.
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Outside the crowd, Xu Ren'er and his group looked up at the sky helplessly, watching Tang Qiuyue and Mu Shuangyan walk away.
Tang Beiju: "Chase?"
Mo Youli shook his head and said with a smile: "They will come back, we can just go to the inn and wait for them!"
Xu Ren'er's tone was slightly accusatory, "Really? I didn't expect Mu Shuangyan's true appearance to be so beautiful. Qiu Yue usually looks stubborn, but she's quite good at hiding things!"
Mo Youli: "A face like that would easily cause a sensation! Hiding it is understandable, and I can't blame them."
Xu Ren'er curled his face, "I know! I was just saying that. Qiuyue is really immature this time. She's obviously injured, but she still wants to run around everywhere."
Tang Beiju's tone was not good, and Xu Ren'er seemed to hear a faint snort. He said:
"Care leads to confusion."
Xu Ren'er glanced at the shrinking figure until it completely disappeared. Then she spoke, "Let's go! Back to the inn!"
The three figures turned and left. Mo Youli couldn't help but pause while walking forward and turned back to look in the empty direction again.
There is always an illusion that everything is over!
Mo Youli thought.
"Let's go! Everyone's disappeared! There's nothing to see!"
Seeing that Mo Youli didn't move, Xu Ren'er grabbed his trouser leg and shouted.
"Um."
Without thinking any more, Mo Youli followed them without hesitation.
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